Environmental Specialist Ii

Requisition No: 867764

Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $42,613.48

Posting Closing Date: 01/26/2026

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Jesse Fields

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
or Six (6) months of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida;
or One (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, public health, or food safety; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering. Requires possession of a valid Class E Driver License.

Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign‑trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside the United States must provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org).

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L‑36.003, Florida Administrative Code. Moderate travel required. Must obtain State Standardization Certification within six months of appointment.

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools toั่ง answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be considered when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

• Inspects and evaluates shellfish processing facilities for license certification under appropriate state and federal regulations.
• Determines whether sanitary conditions comply with regulations.
• Collects and ships water and meat samples to central laboratory for analysis when appropriate.
• Provides technical assistance and educational outreach to the shellfish industry.
• Reviews Shellfish Processing Certification applications.
• Prepares electronic and/or written reports of inspections and sample collections.
• Conducts food‑borne illness investigations in conjunction with other government agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the terminology and principles of molluscan shellfish public health protection.
• Knowledge of aseptic sample collection techniques.
• Knowledge of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program Model Ordinance, Rule 5L‑1 Florida Administrative Code, and ability to evaluate processing plant compliance with both the Model Ordinance and Rule 5L‑1 by conducting routine on‑site inspections.
• Ability to maintain FDA State Standardization certification.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and summarize information.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.
• Ability to interact with the public, coworkers and other local, state or federal employees in a tactful, courteous and professional manner at all times.
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